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Golgappa | Pani Puri

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Everyone wants golgappa, or, as I say, pani puri, or, as it’s also called, puchka! Recipe provided by Manan Mittal, a super talented Indian foodie that goes under the name...

Chef's Pencil Staff

December 1, 2020
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Kashk-e-Bademjan

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  • Hors Doeuvres & Canapes
  • Persian Recipes Persian Recipes
Kashk-e-Bademjan is an Iranian eggplant dip and appetizer that is the star of any table. With it’s smoky grilled eggplant aroma, tangy and creamy Persian whey sauce, and crispy sautéed...

Armita Hosseini

December 1, 2020
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Ricotta, Basil Pesto Tortelloni, Peas, Basil Soup, Peanuts

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Another favourite dish with lots of flavours, with personality. The tortelloni are stuffed with ricotta, basil and pesto and you can mix with meat, soup, salad and veg. I chose...

Florin Emilian

October 24, 2020
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Stracciatella, Vegetables Roots and Nuts

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How to Make it: First of all I washed all the vegetables and separated  the carrots from their leaves which I dressed with extra virgin olive oil and a bit...

Mirko Febbrile

October 21, 2020
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Tahini & Lemon Asparangurs Soup

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How to Make the Tahini and Lemon Asparangurs Soup: Heat a large soup pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the olive oil and onion, stir and cook for 2-3...

Fine Dinners

October 10, 2020
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Blueberries & Beetroot Pancakes

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How to Make the Blueberries & Beetroot Pancakes: Mix all dry ingredients, except fruit powders until well combined. Then add blackberry and blueberry powders, stir it well. Mix all liquid...

Fine Dinners

October 10, 2020
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Herb & Parmezan Bread

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  • American Recipes by Professional Chefs American Recipes by Professional Chefs
How to Make the Herb & Parmezan Bread: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the milk, yeast, honey, eggs, 3 1/2 cups flour, and salt. Using the dough...

Fine Dinners

October 10, 2020
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Vegan Moussaka with Eggplant, Tofu and Vegan Bechamel

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I use tofu to make the ragù layer, but you can also use vegan mince, soy flakes (textured soy protein) or red lentils. How to Make the Vegan Moussaka: Preheat...

Ori Shavit

October 5, 2020
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Octopus, Miso and Vietnamese Bao

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How to Make the Octopus: Make a court bouillon with water, carrot, onion, lemon, white wine, herbs. Slowly bake the octopus in the court bouillon for 20-40 minutes (depending on...

Maxime Rodrigue

October 4, 2020
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Russian Flatbread with Unagi and Cheese

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  • Russian Recipes Russian Recipes
You want an easy and delicious dish?! I’ve got something for you! But you’ll have to use a little bit of fire! How to make Flat bread (we call it “tetyorka”): Mix...

Vladimir Mukhin

September 23, 2020
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Prawns and Chickpeas Fettuccine

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  • Pasta Recipes
  • Italian Recipes Italian Recipes
This delicious recipe was submitted by Francesco Acquaviva, Head Chef at Social by Heinz Beck, an fantastic restaurant at the Waldorf Astoria in Dubai. How to Make the Pasta Dough:...

Francesco Acquaviva

September 16, 2020
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Cashew macaron, Caviar, Homemade Labnah Cheese, Volcanic Sepia “Ash”

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    This is a delicious savory macarons dish provided by Kostas Magoulas, a Chef’s Pencil Chef of the Week. Check out our interview with Kostas to learn more about his career...

    Kostas Magoulas

    September 6, 2020
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